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Election results 2017: Labour holds Newcastle and Sunderland seats Election results 2017: Labour holds Newcastle and Sunderland seats
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Labour has retained seats in Newcastle and Sunderland in the first results of the 2017 general election to be declared.Labour has retained seats in Newcastle and Sunderland in the first results of the 2017 general election to be declared.
Newcastle Central was declared first at 23:01 BST, followed by Houghton and Sunderland South nine minutes later.Newcastle Central was declared first at 23:01 BST, followed by Houghton and Sunderland South nine minutes later.
The party has held a further 14 seats across north and south Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.The party has held a further 14 seats across north and south Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.
Labour and Conservative's share of the votes have risen about 9% and 8% respectively. Labour and the Conservative's share of the votes have risen about 8% while UKIP has dropped 12%.
Labour held Blaydon, Gateshead, Sunderland Central, Newcastle East, Newcastle North, Washington and Sunderland West, Jarrow, South Shields, Tynemouth, North Tyneside, North Durham, North West Durham, City of Durham and Easington.Labour held Blaydon, Gateshead, Sunderland Central, Newcastle East, Newcastle North, Washington and Sunderland West, Jarrow, South Shields, Tynemouth, North Tyneside, North Durham, North West Durham, City of Durham and Easington.
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Sunderland has historically been the first place to count and declare its results but Newcastle trumped its neighbour this year amid a higher voter turnout.Sunderland has historically been the first place to count and declare its results but Newcastle trumped its neighbour this year amid a higher voter turnout.
Labour saw its share of the vote in Newcastle Central rise from 55% in 2015 to 65%, while its majority rose by 2,264 votes.Labour saw its share of the vote in Newcastle Central rise from 55% in 2015 to 65%, while its majority rose by 2,264 votes.
In Newcastle North, Labour's share rose from 46% to 55% and majority was up by 196 votes.In Newcastle North, Labour's share rose from 46% to 55% and majority was up by 196 votes.
Chi Onwurah said it was "an incredible honour and privilege" to be re-elected.Chi Onwurah said it was "an incredible honour and privilege" to be re-elected.
"I want to thank everyone who voted for me, for the trust and confidence they have placed in me," she added."I want to thank everyone who voted for me, for the trust and confidence they have placed in me," she added.
"I also want to thank everyone who voted - whoever they voted for - because voting and democracy are so important.""I also want to thank everyone who voted - whoever they voted for - because voting and democracy are so important."
In Houghton and Sunderland South, its share rose from 55% to 60% but its majority dropped by 596.In Houghton and Sunderland South, its share rose from 55% to 60% but its majority dropped by 596.
In Sunderland Central the Labour share rose from 50% to 55.5% and majority dropped by 1,182.In Sunderland Central the Labour share rose from 50% to 55.5% and majority dropped by 1,182.
The Labour vote share rose from 49% to 68% in Newcastle East and the majority increased by 6,676.The Labour vote share rose from 49% to 68% in Newcastle East and the majority increased by 6,676.
In Washington and Sunderland West the Labour share of the vote rose from 55% to 61% but its majority dropped by 217 votes.In Washington and Sunderland West the Labour share of the vote rose from 55% to 61% but its majority dropped by 217 votes.
In Jarrow, Stephen Hepburn saw his share rise from 56% to 65% and his majority up by 3,382.In Jarrow, Stephen Hepburn saw his share rise from 56% to 65% and his majority up by 3,382.
Emma Lewell-Buck's share in South Shields was also up from 51% to 61.5% and her majority rose by 3,894.Emma Lewell-Buck's share in South Shields was also up from 51% to 61.5% and her majority rose by 3,894.
Alan Campbell in Tynemouth saw his share rise from 48% to 57% and his majority increase by 3,426.Alan Campbell in Tynemouth saw his share rise from 48% to 57% and his majority increase by 3,426.
Ian Mearns in Gateshead saw his share rise from 57% to 65% and his majority increase by 2,566.Ian Mearns in Gateshead saw his share rise from 57% to 65% and his majority increase by 2,566.
In North Tyneside, Mary Glindon's share rose from 56% to 64.5% and her majority increased by 2,090.In North Tyneside, Mary Glindon's share rose from 56% to 64.5% and her majority increased by 2,090.
In Blaydon, Liz Twist's share rose from 49% to 56% but her majority dropped by 750.In Blaydon, Liz Twist's share rose from 49% to 56% but her majority dropped by 750.
Across the 12 seats, UKIP saw their share drop from 18% in 2015 to 5% this time around. In North Durham, Labour's Kevan Jones saw his share rise from 55% to 60% while his majority fell by 705.
In the City of Durham, Labour's Roberta Blackman-Woods saw her share rise from 47% to 55% while her majority increased by 925.
Laura Pidcock increased Labour's share in North West Durham from 47% to 53% although the party's share dropped by 1,264.
In Easington, Labour's Grahame Morris increased his share from 61% to 64% and his majority by 251.
Across the declared seats, UKIP saw their share of the vote drop from 17% in 2015 to 5% this time around.
The other constituencies in this area yet to declare are:The other constituencies in this area yet to declare are:
Berwick-upon-TweedBerwick-upon-Tweed
Blyth ValleyBlyth Valley
HexhamHexham
WansbeckWansbeck